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In the 2017 Olivier Awards shortlists, which were announced today, the #StageFaves musicals battling for supremacy include Groundhog Day, Dreamgirls, The Girls, Half a Sixpence, Jesus Christ Superstar, School of Rock and Sunset Boulevard - the last three of which were all composed by Andrew Lloyd Webber...
2017
The true-life story of a Yorkshire chapter of the Women’s Institute who posed nude for a charity calendar 18 years ago has already been a hit film and a record-breaking stage play. But, far from being tapped out, the tale of love and friendship and coping has, according to critics, now found its ideal form in Tim Firth and Gary Barlow’s musical adaptation THE GIRLS, officially opened last night in the West End. Here’s a round-up…
On the back of sensational reviews for its West End premiere, THE GIRLS has extended its booking period at the Phoenix Theatre and added an extra weekly matinee - rather perfect for Yorkshire (and other) ladies of a certain age...
2017
V for victorious West End gala! Gary Barlow wowed the audience last night at the West End's Phoenix Theatre, when he took to the stage along with Tim Firth and the original Calendar Girls for the curtain at the star-studded gala night for THE GIRLS musical, held in the presence of HRH The Duke of Kent and HRH The Countess of Wessex. Access gala night video and pics here...
2017
Our #FirstNightTakeover series continues with Perry O'Bree attending the gala night (on 20 February 2017) of the premiere of THE GIRLS, Tim Firth and Gary Barlow's musical adaptation of the story of Yorkshire's Calendar Girls, at the West End's Phoenix Theatre.
2017
Michele Dotrice has had to temporarily withdraw from THE GIRLS under doctor's, but it's a dream come true for her 67-year-old understudy who takes a starring role in the new Gary Barlow and Tim Firth musical ahead of next week's official opening and star-studded gala...
2016
Was Mrs Henderson Presents underrated? YES. Is Kinky Boots and its luscious Lola, Matt Henry, still strutting strong? YES. Do #StageFaves Kerry Ellis, Mazz Murray, Claire Machin and Natasha J Barnes deserve gongs a-go-go? YES, YES, YES, YES. We are in broad agreement with the talent celebrated at this year's West End Wilma Awards, announced today...
Here come THE GIRLS! What a wonderful assemblage of #StageFaves divas who will be strutting on and stripping off in Gary Barlow and Tim Firth’s new British musical. Based on the true story, the film and the award-winning play by Tim Firth, Calendar Girls, THE GIRLS opens in the West End in the new year. Full casting now unveiled...
2016
Many #StageFaves make the running in this year's third annual West End Wilma Awards, for which the nominations are announced today ahead of public voting opening on 2 September 2016 and the awards ceremony on 4 November 2016.
2016
While The Secret Garden took home the trophy, the sheer scale of the Titanic's cruiseliner cake astounded all at WEST END BAKE OFF this weekend. Here the cast shares its recipe for (near) success, inspired by lyrics from the show....
2016
If you haven't yet seen Thom Southerland's production of Broadway musical TITANIC, you'll definitely want to after watching this video footage of the stunning #StageFaves cast in action at the Charing Cross Theatre. The limited season has just extended by one extra week to 13 August 2016...